Salinas #2, Cadiz, Spain, 2013
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Colorado River Delta #8, Salinas, Baja, Mexico, 2012
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Salt Pans #20, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India, 2016
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Pivot Irrigation/Suburb, South of Yuma, Arizona, USA, 2011
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Silver Lake Operations #16, Lake Lefroy, Western Australia, 2007
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Thjorsa River #1, Southern Region, Iceland, 2012
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Silver Lake Operations #1, Lake Lefroy, Western Australia, 2007
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Colorado River Delta, #10 Abandoned Shrimp Farms, Sonora, Mexico, 2012
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Owens Lake #5, California, USA, 2009
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Salt Pans #18, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India, 2016
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
Salt Pans #25, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India, 2016
Edward Burtynsky 2016. Courtesy Flowers Gallery, London / Metivier Gallery, Toronto.
For the last 20 years, photographer Edward Burtynsky has been taking to the air in search of the most striking shots of a planet scoured by industry.
A far cry from the beautiful beaches, cityscapes and incredible wonders of biodiversity showcased by most aerial photographers, Burtynsky focusses on the impact of human life on natural resources.
From the salt pans of India to the dry lakes of California, each shot in the gallery above showcases both the immense beauty of nature and the impact of industry.
Edward Burtynsky:Essential Elements, edited and curated by William A. Ewing and published by Thames & Hudson is available to buy now for £45 hardback.
His photographs were recently displayed at Flowers Gallery, London, as part of the Salt Pans/Essential Elements exhibition
For more information, visit flowersgallery.com, edwardburtynsky.com or thamesandhudson.com
